About Mushloop Private Limited

Mushloop is a sustainable packaging startup that aims to replace styrofoam and single-use plastics with mycelium and agricultural waste.

About The Internship

• At Mushloop, we are pioneering sustainable biotechnology by developing fungal-based materials and natural pigments as eco-friendly alternatives to synthetic dyes and plastics. We are offering an Extraction & Chemistry Internship for passionate students who want to explore the intersection of chemistry, biotechnology, and sustainability.
  As an intern, you will work hands-on in our lab to perform fungal pigment extraction, purification, and formulation using natural and green chemistry approaches. You will assist in experiments, analyze samples, and contribute to optimizing extraction yields and pigment stability. This role offers practical exposure to bio-extraction techniques, solvent systems, and material characterization, preparing you for real-world biotech R&D.
  You’ll collaborate closely with our core research team to translate lab work into scalable, sustainable products used in textiles, cosmetics, and packaging. Ideal candidates are from Chemistry, Biotech, or Chemical Engineering backgrounds, have a curiosity for innovation, and thrive in a startup environment.
  Join us to be part of a mission-driven team shaping a circular, bio-based future with fungi!

Preferred Education Qualification

Degree -
• Engineering (B.E/B.Tech)

Specialization -
• Chemistry
• Chemistry And Life Sciences

Skills Required

• English Proficiency (Spoken)
• Product Lifecycle Management(PLM)
• Chemistry

Responsibilities

• The intern will support Mushloop’s R&D team in developing fungal-derived natural pigments through eco-friendly extraction and purification techniques. Key responsibilities include:
  Assisting in fungal culture handling, extraction, and solvent-based purification of pigments.
  Conducting lab-scale experiments using green chemistry approaches to improve pigment yield and stability.
  Preparing and maintaining experimental records, lab notes, and process data for reproducibility.
  Supporting formulation studies for application of natural colorants in textiles and materials.
  Performing basic analytical techniques such as solvent evaporation, filtration, and spectrophotometric analysis under supervision.
  Participating in process optimization and documenting observations for potential scale-up.
  Ensuring compliance with lab safety protocols, waste management, and good laboratory practices (GLP).
  Collaborating with scientists and engineers to explore innovative fungal extraction methods and sustainable alternatives to synthetic dyes.
  This internship provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in biochemical extraction, fungal biotechnology, and sustainable material development within a startup R&D environment.

Perks

• Certificate
• Letter of Recommendation
• Informal Dress Code

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